Jellybean Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-899-motul-gear-300-75w-90-racing-gearbox-and-differential-lubricant-100-synthetic-ester-based.aspx Just changed the oil on the gearbox, huge improvement; much easier to change gear, smoother and not as notchy Definitely recommend it Bring 3 litres Edited November 23, 2013 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Mine's due an oil change and has got notchy recently, especially when it's cold. Looks like I'll be getting some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 For 6 spd? Edit; saw your garage, question answered:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm really mixed minds on doing this. Everyone says there is an improvement but if you look on the other forums round the world says its not suitable and can eventually wear out the box which is never good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I hope not, I've just bought some to put in mine. Will be changing this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Few guys running it on here well before me , I never read anywhere people having issues with this oil, I did read of people using mtf specific fluid (redline)causing excessive wear If you are sceptical just get the Toyota oil, I don't to be blamed if anything happens I just read the spec of the oil and recommendations from other members , made a decision to run it Edited May 30, 2014 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I just put in synchromax royal purple people been using that for years as alternative, but me being me I also just bought the original stuff from whifbitz very expensive. I'm saving it for when I start my engine build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Using it for the past 2 years, no hassles.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 yeah i see people are saying they get reviews and really helps with the notchyness of the v160. just looking at the internet (probably not the best idea) but getting reports the V160 oil is ATF based where the motul is 75/90 weight. Works well but can caused alot of wear inside the box. Typically this wouldn't bother me as i'd just rebuild the gearbox, doing my glanza lsd while we speak. but i can't get the parts for the V160 and a replacement unit is extremely exspensive, £6k etc Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I just used this stuff in my W58-TT, makes the box feel even smoother then it already was. I use Toyota V160 fluid for the Getrag's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I have never "recommended" it. I said if I had a manual 6 speed Supra I would use normal gear oil in the gearbox. That is totally different to a recommendation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBDevelopments Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 ok so its best to just use the genuine V160 gearbox oil in the V160 then? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 People must make their own minds up. I prefer EP oils in gearboxes and differentials (or transaxles) and to hell with additional friction. But you may find additional synchro cone wear if you are not sympathetic and rush the changes with cold oil. Anyone who has driven a Ferrari 308 / 328 will know what I mean, they are dogs when cold, but a fair gearbox once the oils warmed through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 I have never "recommended" it. I said if I had a manual 6 speed Supra I would use normal gear oil in the gearbox. That is totally different to a recommendation Sorry Chris my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 No need to apologize! No need whatsoever. I just have to be careful that people don't think I am endorsing something that just MIGHT cause some damage or abnormal wear. You know how things are these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 No need to apologize! No need whatsoever. I just have to be careful that people don't think I am endorsing something that just MIGHT cause some damage or abnormal wear. You know how things are these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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